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Virat Kohli's Lean Patch: Srikkanth Believes in Australia Comeback

Virat Kohli, the talismanic Indian batter, is enduring a prolonged lean patch that has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the recent three-Test series against New Zealand, Kohli managed a paltry 93 runs, averaging a mere 15.50. His struggles extended to six Tests, where

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Gavaskar Predicts India's Chances in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his views on India's chances in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. While acknowledging India's recent dominance over Australia in Test cricket, Gavaskar believes that a 4-0 victory for India in Australia is unlikely. Gavaskar emphasized that India&

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Virat Kohli's Future in Doubt After Poor Form

Virat Kohli's recent decision to stay in New Zealand after India's Test series loss has sparked speculation about his future with the team. Despite India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash, Kohli appeared in good spirits as he celebrated his 36th birthday with wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli&

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Ajaz Patel's 15-Wicket Haul Overshadowed by Kaif's Criticism

The India vs New Zealand Test series concluded with a resounding 3-0 sweep in favor of the visitors, largely due to the exceptional bowling performance of Ajaz Patel. The Kiwi spinner emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming an astonishing 15 wickets in three matches, including a remarkable

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Time to Trim Tests to Four Days, Says Vengsarkar

The recent Test series between India and New Zealand has reignited the debate over the duration of the longest format of cricket. With matches increasingly ending within three days, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar believes it's time to officially reduce Tests to four days. Vengsarkar argues that the

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Left-Arm Spinners Dominate Indian Batters: Technique Flaws Exposed

The dominance of left-arm spinners in Test cricket against India has become increasingly evident in recent years, with the likes of Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner wreaking havoc on Indian batters. While the quality of pitches and the advent of DRS have contributed to this trend, there are also fundamental

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Basit Ali Predicts Rs 50 Crore Price Tag for Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 Auction

Former Pakistan cricket star Basit Ali has heaped praise on Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, suggesting that he should be sold for a staggering Rs 50 crore in the upcoming IPL 2025 Auction. Pant's exceptional performance in the third Test against New Zealand, despite India's massive

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Rohit Sharma's Absence Raises Concerns for India Ahead of BGT

The Indian cricket team's hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) have taken a significant blow following their 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand. The defeat has raised concerns about the team's preparation and confidence ahead of their defense of the Border Gavaskar

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Virat Kohli Turns 36: Revisiting His Unparalleled Records

Virat Kohli, the batting maestro, celebrates his 36th birthday today. While he may have wished to commemorate this special occasion with a Test victory over New Zealand, as he did on his 35th birthday during the ODI World Cup, he finds himself navigating a challenging period in his cricketing career.

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Phil Salt to Keep Wickets for England in T20I Series Despite Buttler's Return

Phil Salt will continue to don the wicketkeeping gloves for England in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies, despite the return of regular skipper Jos Buttler. Buttler, who has been sidelined for several months due to a calf strain, has been a mainstay behind the stumps for England

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Kevin Pietersen Decries Decline in Test Batting Techniques

Kevin Pietersen Raises Concerns Over Declining Batting Techniques in Test Cricket Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has expressed his concerns about the deteriorating quality of batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen believes that the shift towards aggressive, boundary-centric play has led to a decline in traditional batting skills. In a

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Australia Breaks Record, Becomes Most Successful Team Against Pakistan in ODIs

Australia's triumph over Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) marked a historic milestone, solidifying their position as the most successful team against Pakistan in the ODI format. With a thrilling 2-wicket victory, Australia extended their winning streak to 71 matches against Pakistan, equaling West Indies' record.

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Senior Indian Players Skip Duleep Trophy, Sparking Workload Management Debate

In the era of modern cricket, workload management has become a crucial aspect of player longevity and performance. However, the recent decision by senior Indian players to skip the Duleep Trophy has raised questions about the balance between international commitments and domestic responsibilities. In 2007, despite a grueling Test tour

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Shakib Al Hasan's Bowling Action Under Scrutiny by ECB

Shakib Al Hasan, the legendary Bangladesh all-rounder, has been requested by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to undergo an analysis of his bowling action. This request comes after umpires reported him during his solitary appearance for Surrey in the County Championship this season. Shakib, now 37, made a

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Cricket Tackles Online Harassment with AI-Powered Social Media Moderation

Cricket has taken a significant step in combating online harassment by conducting a comprehensive social media moderation trial during the Women's T20 World Cup. The trial, powered by GoBubble's AI tool, analyzed over 1.4 million comments across 60 player and eight team accounts, revealing that

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Rishabh Pant Emerges as Contender for India's Test Captaincy

Team India's dismal performance in the Test series against New Zealand has sparked a debate about Rohit Sharma's future as captain. With the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy looming, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has thrown his support behind Rishabh Pant as the ideal successor to Rohit in

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New Zealand's 3-0 Sweep Raises Concerns for Australia Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

New Zealand's stunning 3-0 series sweep over India at home has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, leaving Australia wary ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Australia's pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood believes the embarrassing loss could serve as a wake-up call for India, who

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India's Home Loss to New Zealand Raises Concerns Ahead of Australia Tour

India's humiliating 3-0 series defeat at home against New Zealand has cast a shadow over their upcoming tour of Australia, which begins on November 22. The loss has raised concerns about the team's preparedness for the high-profile series, especially given the short turnaround time. Legendary cricketer

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Chappell Blasts Indian, English Batters for Footwork Flaws, Declares Reverse Sweep "Illegal"

Ian Chappell Slams Indian and English Batters for Poor Footwork, Criticizes Reverse Sweep Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has launched a scathing attack on the footwork of Indian and English batters in Test cricket, particularly Virat Kohli. Chappell's criticism comes in the wake of India's batting

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Gambhir's Coaching Tenure in Jeopardy After India's Test Whitewash

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach of the Indian men's cricket team has hit a rough patch, with the team suffering a humiliating whitewash in a home Test series against New Zealand. This setback comes after a disappointing ODI series loss to the same opposition. Gambhir,

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Mitchell Starc Roars Back with Electrifying ODI Performance

Mitchell Starc's electrifying performance in the first ODI against Pakistan has reignited the excitement surrounding the Australian paceman. After a stellar Sheffield Shield performance, Starc's blistering pace and pinpoint accuracy left both opponents and observers in awe. On a lively MCG pitch, Starc tormented the Pakistani

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Cummins Guides Australia to Tense ODI Win Over Pakistan

In a thrilling series opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia's Pat Cummins once again proved his mettle in a batting crisis, guiding the world champions to a tense two-wicket victory over Pakistan. Cummins, playing his first ODI since the 2023 World Cup, displayed nerves of steel with

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Rishabh Pant's Controversial Dismissal Leaves India Heartbroken

Rishabh Pant's valiant half-century in the third and final Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was a beacon of hope for Team India, but his controversial dismissal left a bitter taste in the mouths of fans and pundits alike. With India reeling at 29/

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Women's Cricket Calendar Revamped with New WPL Window and Expanded ODI Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a revamped Future Tours Programme (FTP) for women's cricket, introducing dedicated windows for major competitions and expanding the ICC Women's ODI Championship. Women's Premier League (WPL) Window The Women's Premier League (WPL), India's

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Ashwin's Dip in Form Costs India Home Series Loss

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's premier spinner, has been a formidable force in home conditions throughout his Test career. However, during the recent India vs New Zealand series, Ashwin's form dipped significantly, contributing to India's unprecedented 3-0 series loss. In the six innings he played against